Francine Rivers has written a total of 4 novel series’ in her career, one of which is the Mark of the Lion series, which consists of 3 novels published between the years 1993 and 1995. From 1976 to 1985, Francine Rivers had a successful writing career in the general market, and her books were awarded or nominated for numerous awards and prizes. In 1986, Rivers became a born-again Christian, and for three years she had difficulty finding plots for new novels. [7], She executive produced and wrote the script for the upcoming film adaptation of her novel, Redeeming Love, which is set to debut in theaters in 2021.[2]. Francine Rivers’s most popular book is Redeeming Love. Paperback $14.28 $ 14. She is best known for her inspirational novel Redeeming Love, while another novel, The Last Sin Eater, received its own film adaptation released in 2007 by Fox Faith. Her numerous bestsellers include Redeeming Love, A Voice in the Wind, and Bridge to Haven, and her work has been translated into more than thirty different languages. [3], Her inspirational series, The Mark of the Lion, sold over half a million copies. [5] Francine Rivers refers to the books written before her conversion to Christianity as her "B.C." A Voice in the Wind: Mark of the Lion Series Book 1 (Christian Historical Fiction Novel Set in 1st Century Rome). She has won four RWA RITA Awards, the highest award given in romantic fiction. Francine Rivers has 57 books on Goodreads with 1106530 ratings. [3], After her mother-in-law lent her several romance novels, Rivers decided that she would try to write in that genre. She has purchased the publication rights to her earlier romance novels so that she can prevent them from being released again, but some titles have been rereleased and others circulate in used bookstores. Francine Sandra Rivers is an American author of fiction with Christian themes, including inspirational romance novels. Francine Sandra Rivers (born 1947) is an American author of fiction with Christian themes, including inspirational romance novels. A film based on Redeeming Love is set for release in 2021. [6], A film adaptation based on Rivers' novel bestselling novel Redeeming Love was announced in early 2020, with D.J. Welcome to the website of Francine Rivers, author of Redeeming Love. The first novel of the series was titled ‘A Voice in the Wind’ which was published in the … From Francine Rivers comes the “compelling” and “emotionally charged” (Booklist, starred review) second installment in of the story of Hadassah, a courageous Christian slave girl with unrelenting faith, and Marcus, the Roman aristocrat who claims her heart. 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Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. 4.8 out of 5 stars 3,289. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Although raised in a religious home, Francine did not truly encounter Christ until later in life, when she was already a wife, mother of three, and an established romance novelist. Get it as soon as Tue, Oct 13. "[4] In a letter on her webpage [6] Rivers is also a member of the Romance Writers of America's Hall of Fame. They have three children: Trevor, Shannon, and Travis; and five grandchildren. From 1976 to 1985, Francine Rivers had a successful writing career in the general market, and her books were awarded or nominated for numerous awards and prizes. Rivers considers it to be her statement of faith. Shortly after becoming a born-again Christian in 1986, Francine wrote Redeeming Love as her statement of faith. Her subsequent ones, in 1995, 1996, and 1997, have been for Best Inspirational Romance.